Population 85,474 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Dublin
Household size in Dublin
| Period | Dublin | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.56 | 2.56 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.64 | 2.59 | 2.51 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.52 | 2.60 | 2.47 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.54 | 2.56 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.01 | +0.00 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
The average household in Dublin has 2.54 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. The picture is much the same across the Columbus area. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the northwest.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Dublin
| Period | Dublin | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.8 | 36.2 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.7 | 37.0 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.4 | 37.6 | 40.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.1 | 37.9 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.3 | +1.7 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
At 39.1, the median age in Dublin is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The median age has climbed from 35.8 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Residents skew youngest in the south and oldest in the northwest.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Dublin
| Period | Dublin | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.3% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.4% | 12.1% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.0% | 12.3% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.9% | 12.7% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.7 pts | +0.7 pts | −0.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 7.9% of households in Dublin, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 1.7 points, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Dublin
Renters in Dublin
| Period | Dublin | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.7% | 35.4% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 34.4% | 37.9% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 37.7% | 38.5% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 39.7% | 38.7% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +5.0 pts | +3.3 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is a bit more common in Dublin than nationally: 39.7% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. About a third of owners (34.2%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the south and least common in the northwest. The renter share is up 5.0 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Dublin
| Period | Dublin | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.4% | 10.9% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.3% | 10.0% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.8% | 8.8% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.1% | 7.9% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | −2.9 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Dublin: 6.1% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged down 1.3 points, in line with the national trend.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Dublin
| Period | Dublin | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1992 | 1976 | 1968 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1992 | 1977 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1993 | 1979 | 1970 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1996 | 1982 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +6 | +4 | +6 |
Dublin has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1996, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1992 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southwest, while the southeast has the oldest housing. Of the 372 Ohio cities with 5,000+ people, only 16 have newer homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Dublin
| Period | Dublin | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,132 | $852 | $765 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,217 | $924 | $814 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,484 | $1,051 | $901 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,715 | $1,378 | $1,142 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$583 | +$526 | +$377 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Dublin costs $1,715 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $583 a month from 2006–10, a 52% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 28.7% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Only 21 of the 372 Ohio cities with 5,000+ people have higher rents.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Dublin
Bachelor's degrees in Dublin
| Period | Dublin | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 62.0% | 33.3% | 25.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 64.8% | 34.4% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 66.6% | 37.6% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 67.7% | 40.2% | 31.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.7 pts | +6.9 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Dublin: 67.7% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree is up 5.7 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of the 372 Ohio cities with 5,000+ people, only 15 have a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Dublin
| Period | Dublin | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 97.5% | 89.6% | 87.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 97.9% | 90.2% | 88.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.5% | 91.6% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.1% | 92.2% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | +2.6 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Dublin: 97.1% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Dublin has a higher share of high school graduates than the great majority of Ohio cities.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Dublin
| Period | Dublin | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.3% | 7.6% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.6% | 7.8% | 9.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.2% | 4.6% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.0% | 4.3% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | −3.4 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Dublin has been strong: just 3.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has edged down 1.3 points, as it has nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Dublin compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dublin | 2.54 | 39.1 | 7.9% | 39.7% | 6.1% | 1996 | $1,715 | 67.7% | 97.1% | 3.0% |
| Shawnee Hills | 2.86 | 40.3 | 6.0% | 9.1% | 3.3% | 1987 | $2,089 | 62.7% | 97.3% | 3.1% |
| Amlin | 3.11 | 37.7 | 4.7% | 15.8% | 6.7% | 2011 | $2,032 | 70.4% | 98.6% | 0.6% |
| Powell | 2.77 | 42.8 | 5.4% | 13.5% | 6.5% | 1998 | $1,911 | 69.2% | 98.4% | 2.5% |
| Hilliard | 2.65 | 36.6 | 9.4% | 34.8% | 5.8% | 1995 | $1,702 | 55.6% | 95.1% | 3.6% |
| Plain City | 2.99 | 37.9 | 8.0% | 12.0% | 2.7% | 2003 | $1,759 | 64.5% | 97.8% | 1.6% |
| New California | 3.03 | 36.2 | 7.4% | 14.9% | 2.7% | 2012 | $2,072 | 73.9% | 99.3% | 0.2% |
| Worthington | 2.44 | 43.6 | 6.4% | 17.6% | 5.6% | 1962 | $1,411 | 70.7% | 98.0% | 3.3% |
| Upper Arlington | 2.45 | 40.2 | 4.9% | 29.6% | 6.1% | 1964 | $1,580 | 79.4% | 98.3% | 2.1% |
| Mudsock | 2.82 | 41.5 | 3.2% | 18.2% | 4.6% | 2005 | $1,547 | 58.0% | 96.9% | 6.4% |
| Arnold | 2.98 | 41.0 | 3.2% | 3.4% | 3.8% | 2000 | $1,547 | 61.2% | 98.3% | 0.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Dublin. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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